Dollars for Scholars held a a dance-a-thon Saturday at the Winooski Welcome Center to raise money for scholarships given to graduating Winooski seniors.

The group holds fundraising events throughout the year, but this is the first time they've tried movin' and groovin' for a cause.

"We really wanted a family-friendly event. I feel like Winooski is getting so many new people in it and we really wanted to tie in the school and the community, so that's kind of why we chose to be here, in the middle of town, and do an event that anyone can come to," said Elizabeth Stillwell, who created the event.

The public is invited to join in on the dance-a-thon fun. It will continue until at least 8 p.m. Saturday.

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